By reading this really good book–No More Christian Nice Guy–I’ve found a lot of interesting points that add to the “Wild At Heart Conversation.”

One of the points is that men don’t get angry enough at injustice.  This made me appreciate Nick’s reaction to terrorists following 911–something to the effect of “We should NUKE them!!”

Another point is that sex is to men as hugs, kisses, flowers, nice notes, romantic dinners, etc. are to women.

Another thing is the way he used the word “man.”  We usually use the word “guy” to refer to males these days and I wonder why.  I think it has something to do with the fact that it’s less formal and less intense.  Yet I think the word carries a lot of responsibility, and perhaps that is part of the reason we avoid the word also.

Anyway, this guy advocates fighting back if you’re a kid and you’ve gotten punched down too.  The more and more I think about it, someone has to fight back and defend himself.  Anyway, I read a lot of interpretations of the “turn the other cheek” passage.  Some say that Jesus was only referring to religious persecution.  Some say that turn the other cheek has to do with being insulted rather than physically attacked.  Still other say that defending yourself is a form of revenge.  I don’t know, but I am leaning towards the “insult” interpretation.  What do you think?

Currently Reading No More Christian Nice Guy: When Being Nice–Instead of Good–Hurts Men, Women And Children By Paul T. Coughlin see related